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Brought to you by IPAA National and its divisions across Australia, we share insights from leading public sector experts and the latest research findings from the Australian Journal of Public Administration – in a short, accessible format.
The authors’ views are their own and don’t reflect IPAA National’s position on a topic.
Tokenism or inclusion: recognition of Indigenous rights and interests in legislation
Whilst legal recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples has progressed, it will require greater institutional change to achieve real inclusion, Dr Bartholomew Stanford from Charles Darwin University writes.
Tokenism or inclusion: recognition of Indigenous rights and interests in legislation
Whilst legal recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples has progressed, it will require greater institutional change to achieve real inclusion, Dr Bartholomew Stanford from Charles Darwin University writes.
Fellows Voice podcast: Simon Corden, Essential Services Commissioner
As part of IPAA Victoria’s Fellows Voice series, Amanda Stevens, CEO, IPAA Victoria interviews Simon Corden, esential services commissioner, and 2023 inductee about his significant commitment to public service and experience in leading organisations and teams.
AI and the future of governance
Artifical Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way the public purpose sector operates. In this special event summary and podcast episode, IPAA Victoria explores emerging risks and opportunities for the public sector.
Stewardship and the future of the public sector
Is stewardship just another term for leadership or does it bring a new perspective to public service? IPAA Queensland tackled the question at the inaugural Public Sector CEO forum, challenging 50 CEOs and senior leaders across the Queensland public sector about stewardship and leadership.
Making the most out of flexible working in the public sector
Giving frank and clear advice isn’t always straightforward – no matter what level you’re at within the public service. In a recent episode of Work with Purpose, Dr Christiane Gerblinger, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, shares some practical tips on how policy experts can improve the way they give advice to increase the chance of it being taken up.
From cultural change to cultural evolution
Instead of focusing on public service-wide cultural change, leaders should make behavioural change and cultural evolution their main goals, Dr Fiona Buick, School of Business from the University of New South Wales, Canberra writes.
Trust, integrity and pride: Identifying best practice pro-integrity cultures within organisations
IPAA Victoria shares best practices to identify and create pro-integrity cultures in public sector organisations.
How to write convincing policy advice
Giving frank and clear advice isn’t always straightforward – no matter what level you’re at within the public service. In a recent episode of Work with Purpose, Dr Christiane Gerblinger, Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, shares some practical tips on how policy experts can improve the way they give advice to increase the chance of it being taken up.
Want your staff to be innovative? Lead authentically
Authentic leadership and psychological capital are key drivers for innovation culture and staff wellbeing, particularly in public sector environments where resources can be in short supply, Yvonne Brunetto and Julia Ashton-Sayers from Southern Cross University, and Georgios Kominis from the University of Glasgow write.
WANT TO UPLIFT CAPABILITY IN YOUR TEAM? HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO
Building capability is a core pillar of the ongoing APS reform – but what can public sector leaders do to make it happen? Dr Rachel Bacon from the APS Reform Office and Dr Subho Banerjee from the APS Academy share some practical tips on a recent episode of IPAA ACT’s Work with Purpose podcast.
Bringing diversity into leadership
On 6 September, IPAA Victoria held a Diversity in Leadership webinar to explore the importance of diversity in leadership roles and how everyone can contribute to supporting and ensuring a more diverse workplace across the public sector. IPAA Victoria fellows and public purpose sector leaders share their personal reflections.
Lessons from long service: IPAA SA members share their passion for purpose
In this article, some of the longest serving personal members of Institute of Public Administration (IPAA) SA share their reflections on what they have learnt being in public service for over 20 years. They answer the question: ‘What brought you to the public sector and what has kept you here?’
Wellbeing in the public purpose sector
In partnership with IPAA Victoria’s People and Culture Community of Practice (CoP), IPAA Victoria launched a new content series dedicated to wellbeing and the public purpose sector. Listen into conversationsn with public sector leaders exploring indivudal and organisational wellbeing.